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International Schools in Playa del CarmenCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data

Based on 5 schools · 5 with published fee data · Updated April 2026

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Total Schools

5

Median True Cost

$9,250

per year

Hidden Fee Markup

+19%

above published tuition

Median Value Score

54/100

Playa del Carmen, Mexico has 5 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $9,250. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 19%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are American, Local+English, Canadian.

Quick answer

Playa del Carmen, Mexico has 5 international schools across 4 curricula (American, Local+English, Canadian). 5 schools publish full fee data; the median true annual cost (tuition + hidden fees) is $9,250/yr, with hidden fees typically adding 19% on top of headline tuition. The median WhereNext Value Score is 54/100. Admissions are mostly open and rolling.

Key facts

  • 5 international schools 5 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
  • Median true cost: $9,250/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
  • Hidden-fee markup: +19% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
  • Top curricula American (3) · Local+English (2) · Canadian (2).
  • Admissions mix 5 open · 0 moderate · 0 competitive · 0 highly selective.

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Curriculum Breakdown

American
3 (60%)
Local+English
2 (40%)
Canadian
2 (40%)
IB
1 (20%)

Admissions Difficulty

5

Open / Rolling

Best Value Schools

Highest value-for-money — class size, diversity, accreditations, and support relative to cost.

Colegio Puerto AventurasLocal+English · $7,250/yr
Value: 60
Britt AcademyAmerican, Local+English · $8,250/yr
Value: 55
North American School Playa (NAS Playa)American · $9,250/yr
Value: 54
Maple Bear Riviera MayaCanadian · $9,750/yr
Value: 52
International School of Playa del CarmenIB, American, Canadian · $10,250/yr
Value: 47

Most Affordable

Colegio Puerto AventurasLocal+English
$7,250/yr
Britt AcademyAmerican, Local+English
$8,250/yr
North American School Playa (NAS Playa)American
$9,250/yr
Maple Bear Riviera MayaCanadian
$9,750/yr
International School of Playa del CarmenIB, American, Canadian
$10,250/yr

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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 5 schools in Playa del Carmen, 5 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.

True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.

Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.

School profiles are decision aids, not endorsements. Always verify fees and admissions directly with schools.